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A first look at Basilico Ristorante Italiano. Dining room | Photo by Louiie Victa, courtesy of

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The innovative Italian restaurant at Evora, a new retail and residential area in southwest Las Vegas, is helmed by Italian chef, Francesco Di Caudo, who most recently opened Anima by EDO. The James Beard Award nominee has dishes like uovo ravioli with chantarelle and truffle-parmigiano and a dish of tarragon fazzoletti with lobster.

Chef Di Caudo’s upbringing was rooted in the land, as he was raised on a

Veteran chef Francesco Di Caudo will be at the helm of the new Basilico Ristorante Italiano at Evora when it opens in March. The upscale restaurant in the southwest development will feature an indoor-outdoor bar and a live performance stage along with a modern Italian menu and creative cocktails. For more information, visit basilicolv.com.